Our Green Standard

At Green Stem Designs we strive minimize the environmental impact of our daily business. We believe in conserving resources and recycling goods to create a happy and healthy planet. That’s why we

Choose exceptional flowers that haven’t been doused with chemical preservatives;
Purchase flowers from local vendors and organic growers to keep our carbon footprint small;
Avoid using floral foam which is non-biodegradable;
Package our arrangements with cellophane wrap, bags and packaging that are compostable or recyclable;
Find eco-friendly ribbon when it’s available;
Use unbleached tissue paper made from recycled paper;
Seek out vases made from recycled glass, clay and earthenware;
Rent our containers to our clients so they may be reused;
Go paperless as often as we can for our business communications;
Print on recycled paper when necessary;
Host our website through Think Green Hosting, a company that offsets 100% of its carbon emissions;
Recycle as much as we can and use biodegradable trash bags for the rest;
Deliver our products in a Low-emissions vehicle.

And we’re proud of the results. We take our green standards seriously because they lead to to beautiful arrangements that satisfy your inner aesthete and your conscience!